08th August 2022 Current Affairs Quiz for UPSC Prelims
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Question 1 of 10
1. Question
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Which Ministry is associated with the Weapon of Mass Destruction and their Delivery Systems Amendment Bill 2022?
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The Parliament has recently passed the Weapon of Mass Destruction and their Delivery Systems (Prohibition of Unlawful Activities) Amendment Bill 2022.
Ministry of External Affairs introduced the bill. It seeks to amend the 2005 Act and to stop persons from financing any prohibited activity related to weapons of mass destruction and their delivery
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The Parliament has recently passed the Weapon of Mass Destruction and their Delivery Systems (Prohibition of Unlawful Activities) Amendment Bill 2022.
Ministry of External Affairs introduced the bill. It seeks to amend the 2005 Act and to stop persons from financing any prohibited activity related to weapons of mass destruction and their delivery
Question 2 of 10
2. Question
2 points
Achinta Sheuli, who clinched gold medal for India in the Commonwealth Games 2022, is associated with which sport?
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20 year old Achinta Sheuli clinched gold medal for India in the Commonwealth Games 2022 in 73-kg category of Weight lifting.
He won the first place with a combined effort of 313 Kilograms (143kg in snatch and 170kg in clean & jerk). Mirabai Chanu and Jeremy Lalrinunnga have earlier claimed gold medals while Bindyarani Devi and Sanketh Sargar picked up silver medals.
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20 year old Achinta Sheuli clinched gold medal for India in the Commonwealth Games 2022 in 73-kg category of Weight lifting.
He won the first place with a combined effort of 313 Kilograms (143kg in snatch and 170kg in clean & jerk). Mirabai Chanu and Jeremy Lalrinunnga have earlier claimed gold medals while Bindyarani Devi and Sanketh Sargar picked up silver medals.
Question 3 of 10
3. Question
2 points
Which state signed an MoU with NITI Aayog for enhancement of the learning outcome of students?
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The Arunachal Pradesh government inked a tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with NITI Aayog on the enhancement of the learning outcome of students across 3,000 plus government schools in the state.
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The Arunachal Pradesh government inked a tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with NITI Aayog on the enhancement of the learning outcome of students across 3,000 plus government schools in the state.
Question 4 of 10
4. Question
2 points
‘Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme’ which was recently launched, is implemented by which Union Ministry?
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The Prime Minister launched the Union Power Ministry’s ‘Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme’. It aims to help DISCOMs improve their operational efficiencies and financial sustainability.
The Prime Minister laid the foundation stone of various green energy projects of NTPC worth over Rs 5200 crore. He also launched the ‘National Solar rooftop portal’.
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The Prime Minister launched the Union Power Ministry’s ‘Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme’. It aims to help DISCOMs improve their operational efficiencies and financial sustainability.
The Prime Minister laid the foundation stone of various green energy projects of NTPC worth over Rs 5200 crore. He also launched the ‘National Solar rooftop portal’.
Question 5 of 10
5. Question
2 points
Peechi Wildlife Sanctuary, where a new damselfly species (Protosticta anamalaica) was spotted, is in which state?
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Entomologists from the Travancore Nature History Society (TNHS) have recently identified the species, Anamalai Reed-tail (Protosticta anamalaica) from the Western Ghats in the Peechi Wildlife Sanctuary in Thrissur.
With this, the number of odonates in Kerala has grown to 182. The insect was first spotted at Ponmudi hills in the Peechi Wildlife Sanctuary of the Munnar landscape. The genus Protosticta Sels consists of slender-built damselflies commonly known as Reed-tails or Shadow-damsels.
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Entomologists from the Travancore Nature History Society (TNHS) have recently identified the species, Anamalai Reed-tail (Protosticta anamalaica) from the Western Ghats in the Peechi Wildlife Sanctuary in Thrissur.
With this, the number of odonates in Kerala has grown to 182. The insect was first spotted at Ponmudi hills in the Peechi Wildlife Sanctuary of the Munnar landscape. The genus Protosticta Sels consists of slender-built damselflies commonly known as Reed-tails or Shadow-damsels.
Question 6 of 10
6. Question
2 points
Loktak Lake, the largest freshwater lake in India, is located in which state?
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Loktak lake is the largest freshwater lake in India, located in the state of Manipur. The lake covers 61 per cent of the total identified wetlands of the state.
Recently, the Loktak Development Authority (LDA) issued a notice to remove all floating houses and fishing structures on Loktak lake. It has created a a sharp reaction from the fishing community and home-stay operators.
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Loktak lake is the largest freshwater lake in India, located in the state of Manipur. The lake covers 61 per cent of the total identified wetlands of the state.
Recently, the Loktak Development Authority (LDA) issued a notice to remove all floating houses and fishing structures on Loktak lake. It has created a a sharp reaction from the fishing community and home-stay operators.
Question 7 of 10
7. Question
2 points
Which shipyard built India’s first indigenous aircraft carrier— Vikrant?
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India’s first indigenous aircraft carrier— Vikrant was built and delivered to the Indian Navy by Cochin Shipyards Limited (CSL).
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India’s first indigenous aircraft carrier— Vikrant was built and delivered to the Indian Navy by Cochin Shipyards Limited (CSL).
Question 8 of 10
8. Question
2 points
Which state hosted the FIDE Chess Olympiad for the first time in India?
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The 44th FIDE Chess Olympiad is being hosted by the state of Tamil Nadu. This is the first time India is hosting the international event.
The world’s biggest team chess championship, with players from 187 countries, is organised at Mamallapuram, near Chennai. The international event was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in the presence of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin.
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The 44th FIDE Chess Olympiad is being hosted by the state of Tamil Nadu. This is the first time India is hosting the international event.
The world’s biggest team chess championship, with players from 187 countries, is organised at Mamallapuram, near Chennai. The international event was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in the presence of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin.
Question 9 of 10
9. Question
2 points
The Indian Navy recently received two MH-60 R multirole helicopters from which country?
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The Indian Navy recently received two MH-60 R multirole helicopters from the United States. The third helicopter is scheduled to be delivered in August this year
In 2019, the United States had approved the sale of 24 MH-60R multi-mission helicopters to India under its Foreign Military Sales (FMS) program. The MH-60R is the most advanced marine multi-mission helicopter which is in use currently.
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The Indian Navy recently received two MH-60 R multirole helicopters from the United States. The third helicopter is scheduled to be delivered in August this year
In 2019, the United States had approved the sale of 24 MH-60R multi-mission helicopters to India under its Foreign Military Sales (FMS) program. The MH-60R is the most advanced marine multi-mission helicopter which is in use currently.
Question 10 of 10
10. Question
2 points
Tadoba Tiger Reserve, which hosted the Global Tiger Day Celebrations, is located in which Indian state?
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Tadoba Tiger Reserve, Maharashtra played host to the Global Tiger Day Celebrations in India. Union Minister of Environment, Forest & Climate Change, Bhupender Yadav attended the Global Tiger Day 2022 Celebrations held at Chandrapur Forest Academy, Maharashtra.
The declaration to celebrate Global Tiger Day was taken on 29th July 2010 at St Petersberg, for increased thrust on tiger conservation and management globally.
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Tadoba Tiger Reserve, Maharashtra played host to the Global Tiger Day Celebrations in India. Union Minister of Environment, Forest & Climate Change, Bhupender Yadav attended the Global Tiger Day 2022 Celebrations held at Chandrapur Forest Academy, Maharashtra.
The declaration to celebrate Global Tiger Day was taken on 29th July 2010 at St Petersberg, for increased thrust on tiger conservation and management globally.
